Witness to Power: Dr Mathews Phosa tells it all at University of Limpopo Book Launch I 25 April 2025

Witness to Power is a gripping political memoir by Dr. Mathews Phosa that pulls back the curtain on South Africa’s turbulent journey to democracy. With the sharp eye of an insider and the heart of a true patriot, Phosa traces his remarkable path—from his early activism in the Black Consciousness Movement and the United Democratic Front, to his years in exile as an uMkhonto weSizwe commander in Mozambique. He returns home not just as a witness, but as a key player in the high-stakes negotiations that birthed the new South Africa. Now, this powerful story finds its spotlight at the University of Limpopo (Turfloop), which is proud to host the official launch of Witness to Power on 25 April 2025. This is more than a memoir—it’s a front-row seat to history, told by a man who helped shape it. In attendance: Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba I His Grace The Right Reverend Bishop Dr BE Lekganyane I Sechaba Nkoana I Maite Nkoana-Mashabane I Jerry Maseko I Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya I Cllr Mamedupi Teffo I Judge Ephraim Makgoba I Judge Bernard Makgabo Ngoepe I Judge Phineas Mojapelo I Judge Malesela Francis Legodi I Adv Bongani Bongo I Judge MG Phatudi I Dr Serobi Maja I Dr Mosibudi Mangena I Rogers Monama I Nape Nchabeleng I Benny Boshielo I Cllr Mmaphuti Muthabine I Dr Jacob Sefara